SJR 68 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan David Shultz, USAF (Retired), honored

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan David Shultz, USAF (Retired), a Huntsville resident who passed away in 2025. The resolution recognizes his 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force and Alabama Air National Guard, including combat missions and leadership roles, as well as his post-retirement contributions to the defense industry and medical research. It expresses the Alabama Legislature's deepest sympathy to his family and presents a copy of the resolution to them as a token of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his legacy and contributions to the state and nation.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Signed Mar 17, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 17, 2026

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The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, primarily involving technical formatting updates and the addition of official certification signatures. The substantive policy content regarding the recognition of military service remains unchanged, with no modifications to eligibility, funding, or specific requirements.

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The bill title and internal reference numbers were updated to reflect the enrolled status, changing the document type from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updating the bill number suffix.

Official certification signatures and dates for the Senate and House of Representatives were added to the final page, confirming the bill has passed both chambers.

Drafting metadata, including draft page numbers and internal tracking codes, was removed as the bill moved to its final published form.

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Amendments

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Livingston motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors